Grain System Support Lead – VKB Grain, Head Office Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future..

About the Position
The Grain Systems Support Leader’s role involves maintaining efficient information and operational systems to support core organisational functions. This individual will utilise strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve systems issues, thereby maximising the benefits of IT systems for the Grain department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, design of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
• Meet with decision makers, system owners, and end users to define business requirements and system goals and identify and resolve business system issues.
• Review and analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Assist in the deployment of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
• Conduct research on hardware and software products to support purchasing decisions and justify recommendations.
• Coordinate and conduct in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• System support to business.
• Assist with financial reconciliations and enquiries
• Root cause analysis and reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

• College diploma or university degree in computer science, information science, management information systems, accounting or business administration.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience in overseeing the design, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.
• Extensive experience with core software applications, including NAV & BC.
• Strong understanding of the organisation’s goals and objectives.
• Understanding of basic Accounting principles.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 
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